What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Research Interviewer position at Emory University?
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Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Recruits, screens, identifies, contacts, and interviews participants to obtain data for assigned research projects.
- Interviews may be conducted in person, in a clinical setting, the subject's residence, or by telephone.
- Coordinates the data collection process.
- May abstract data from the participant's medical record.
- Schedules appointments, obtains consent forms, explains the study to the participant and collects data.
- May observe participants and record results of observation through written documentation or video recording.
- Edits completed questionnaires for completeness, legibility and accuracy.
- Follows up with participants to obtain missing data or clarify existing data.
- Designs forms, worksheets and study questionnaires.
- May code and enter data into a database.
- Compiles data and produces reports to be used for analysis of research findings.
- May monitor blood pressure and heart rate and may take vital signs and height/weight measurements.
- May collect blood, saliva, or urine samples from participants and prepare them for laboratory testing.
- Provides direction to others engaged in the interviewing process.
- Maintains required record-keeping.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Two years of administrative support, customer service or other related experience which includes one year of interviewing experience.
- Data entry experience.
- Positions that require drawing blood require completion of a phlebotomy training program.
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).
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